Our arts programme includes everything from children’s theatre and craft to opera, ballet and theatre streamed live on our giant cinema screen. Our gallery space hosts a programme of five exhibitions every year.

‘Bonington: Mountaineer’

‘Bonington: Mountaineer’

17/01/18 “IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT: Unfortunately, Chris Bonington is unwell and no longer able to attend the event with us on Sunday 21 January. Keith Partridge, director of Bonington: Mountaineer, will still take part in a director Q & A, in which he can cover background of the film, talk in more detail about making the film and working with Chris as they have crossed paths across an epic 27 year period Keith is an award winning director who’s talent has been celebrated through various awards including an EMMY. Ticket prices are now reduced to £9. If you have already booked your tickets for this event and have not heard from our box office team or have an enquiry about this event, please call us on 01768868000

He stares toward the iconic stack of Orkney sandstone, towering high above the pounding North Atlantic surf, proud yet defiant. To climb it at the age of 80 is an almost crushing prospect and a time to reflect on a lifetime of epic expeditions and first ascents on some of the world’s most challenging mountains.

Rain driven by a relentless wind, hits his face concealing tears of grief. Recent events overwhelm him. He remembers being the first to set foot on the top of the Old Man of Hoy, 50 long years ago when he had youth on his side.

As both pioneer and adventurer it beckons him again. In search of catharsis once more, he ponders if he has the strength to stand upon the Old Man just one more time……………

Stories of friendship, love, risk and devastating loss run deep through this intimate journey of one man’s dream. The drive for exploration is echoed in the first British ascent of the north wall of the Eiger, new routes on Mont Blanc, the ascent of ‘The Old Man of Hoy’ and then to the greater ranges where he is the first to stand on the virgin summits of Annapurna 2, Nuptse and the Central Tower of Paine, followed by landmark expedition success on the South Face of Annapurna and Everest South West face.

The film looks retrospectively, from his rock climbing days in the UK through to visionary ascents on the high peaks of the Himalaya and shares the remarkable and poignant life of one of the world’s best-known mountaineers – Sir Chris Bonington.

2pm Introduction and Film
3.30pm Q & A session
3.45pm – 4.15pm Book and DVD signing

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